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Y388 EEX

2001 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

204,378 mi
Last recorded204,378 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 EEX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 204,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 204,373 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 197,304 miles

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 189,942 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

rear backplates corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 184,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 178,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 20 May 2013 172,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 165,397 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 153,648 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 141,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 129,006 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes have slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2008 114,806 miles

N/S/F OUTER C/V GAITOR BECOMING INSECURE

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 101,235 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,584 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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Y388 EEX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2001 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y388 EEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y388 EEX registered?

Y388 EEX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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